David Gabriel

Sheriff David Gabriel stares out over the lower pond within his backyard in Winterville, Georgia on Monday, March 17, 2025. For someone with such a high-stress occupation, a relaxing environment to come home to is essential. “Listen to the water, breeze blowing. The breeze always blows here, you know. Sit there and watch the fish, you know. Just watch them move around the water. It's just natural, you know,” Gabriel said. (Photo/Felix Scheyer)

Sheriff David Gabriel stares out over the lower pond within his backyard in Winterville, Georgia on Monday, March 17, 2025. For someone with such a high-stress occupation, a relaxing environment to come home to is essential. “Listen to the water, breeze blowing. The breeze always blows here, you know. Sit there and watch the fish, you know. Just watch them move around the water. It's just natural, you know,” Gabriel said. (Photo/Felix Scheyer)

At peace with his fish

Julianna Duennes Russ
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Sheriff David Gabriel sits in the shade of his backyard patio, his uniform crisp and his gun in its holster. A 180-pound cane corso named Biggs drools at his feet, while two much smaller dogs nestle into his lap.
Oglethorpe County Sheriff David Gabriel speaks to residents concerning safety techniques in the event of an emergency Jan. 21 at St. John's Ame Church. Sheriff Gabriel has been in law enforcement since 1993. Sydney Bishop/The Oglethorpe Echo

Oglethorpe County Sheriff David Gabriel speaks to residents concerning safety techniques in the event of an emergency Jan. 21 at St. John's Ame Church. Sheriff Gabriel has been in law enforcement since 1993. Sydney Bishop/The Oglethorpe Echo

Sheriff gives safety tips at program

Sydney Bishop
Thursday, January 26, 2023
WATCH: Sheriff Gabriel's Safety Program at St. John AME Church    Nineteen residents gathered in St. John AME Church on Saturday to ask Oglethorpe County Sheriff David Gabriel about safety and crime, especially how it relates to a church setting.